‘Shabby’ Streets in Cheltenham Town Centre Spark Legal Threat Against Council Tuesday, May 5, 2026 cheltenham highways council legal maintenance pavement civicsociety asphalt heritage repairs Gloucestershire County Council faces potential legal action over the deteriorating condition of Cheltenham’s town centre streets. The Cheltenham Civic Society has raised the alarm about the poor state of crucial public … Read More
Calls Mount Over Empty Council Homes Amid Rising Homelessness in Gloucester Tuesday, May 5, 2026 gloucester council housing refurbishment homelessness temporaryaccommodation costs security vulnerable leadership Growing concerns have been raised about vacant council homes in Gloucester, intended to provide shelter for vulnerable individuals, with opposition councillors discovering one property left unsecured. Conservative councillors … Read More
Calls for Action Over Empty Council Homes for Vulnerable People Amid Increase in Tent Dwellings Across Gloucester Tuesday, May 5, 2026 gloucester council housing homelessness refurbishment vulnerable accommodation costs leadership temporary Serious concerns have been raised about empty homes owned by Gloucester City Council that were originally intended to house vulnerable individuals. Opposition Conservative councillors recently discovered one of these … Read More
Controversial Renovation at 'England's Prettiest Street' Sparks New Outrage Monday, May 4, 2026 contamination development heritage bibury council construction cotswolds planning renovation locals Ongoing renovations at Rosemary Cottage, a historic Grade II-listed property on what is known as ‘England’s prettiest street’ in Bibury, have reignited local anger. Owner Metin Dener’s plans, including a large … Read More
County’s Pothole Champion Joe Harris to Be Succeeded by His Father Mark Harris Friday, May 1, 2026 gloucestershire potholes highways council cabinet infrastructure environment politics localgovernment roads In a unique cabinet reshuffle at Gloucestershire County Council, Joe Harris, who has been the driving force behind fixing the county’s potholes, is stepping down from his role next month. Taking over the responsibility will … Read More
Uncertainty Looms Over Stroud Lido’s Future Amid Council Reorganisation Thursday, April 30, 2026 stroud lido swimming localgovernment gloucestershire council budget reorganisation sustainability community Concerns are growing that Stroud’s outdoor lido may face closure by a future unitary council unless a comprehensive upgrade is agreed upon prior to the upcoming local government reorganisation. Stroud District Council … Read More